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Toys can be hazardous, resulting in hundreds of thousands of injuries each year for children age 14 or younger. There are simple ways to ensure that the toys that kids are playing with are safe and age-appropriate. Whether you’re a parent yourself or looking to give a holiday gift to a child you know, following these steps will help decrease the number of toy-related injuries and provide peace of mind for those gifting toys to children.
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As your child grows older, you may wonder when's the right time to address the Santa question. Fortunately for parents, most children begin to learn the truth slowly so that by the time you have the talk, your child is ready to listen.
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Teaching children to give to others doesn’t always come naturally. Raising kids who are both grateful and generous requires intention and patience.
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The holidays can bring up a lot of emotions related to grieving the loss of a loved one.
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Pertussis is a highly contagious illness of the respiratory mucous membrane. It’s marked by a series of short, violent coughs sometimes followed by a high-pitched intake of breath that sounds like whoop. A type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis causes this infectious disease. The bacteria attach to the cilia (tiny, hair-like extensions) that line the upper respiratory system. Bordetella pertussis toxins (poisons) damage the cilia and cause airways to swell.
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Raising children has never been easy, but today’s parents and guardians of kids under the age of 18 are experiencing more stress now than ever before.
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Respiratory syncytial virus, commonly known as RSV, is a specific virus that has similar symptoms to the common cold but may cause inflammation of the smallest air passageways in the lungs.
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There are many reasons children develop a cough, and it can be difficult for parents to determine what is causing the cough and when to see the pediatrician.
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Babies and toddlers can get congested – a lot. As a parent, you might feel like you are constantly wiping a runny nose or trying to help clear a stuffy one.